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Peppers Bluewater Resort

4.5 star property

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Two Bedroom Lake View Suite | View from room
Villa, 1 Bedroom, Lake View | View from room

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

Map
State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo, 7945
  • Dark Sky Project
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Church of the Good Shepherd
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Tekapo Springs
    ‪20 min walk‬

Room options

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Room (Hotel)

  • 161 sq ft
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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One Bedroom Mountain View Suite | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

One Bedroom Mountain View Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 624 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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One Bedroom Mountain View Villa | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

One Bedroom Mountain View Villa

  • Mountain view
  • 624 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Villa, 1 Bedroom, Lake View | View from room

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 624 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Lake View Hotel Room | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Lake View Hotel Room

  • Lake view
  • 236 sq ft
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Hotel Room | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Hotel Room

  • 236 sq ft
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Two Bedroom Mountain View Suite | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Two Bedroom Mountain View Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 1151 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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One Bedroom Lake View Suite | View from room

One Bedroom Lake View Suite

  • Lake view
  • 624 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Three Bedroom Lake View Villa | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Three Bedroom Lake View Villa

  • Lake view
  • 1679 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds OR 6 Twin Beds

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Two Bedroom Lake View Suite | View from room

Two Bedroom Lake View Suite

  • Lake view
  • 1151 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Two Bedroom Mountain View Villa | View from room

Two Bedroom Mountain View Villa

  • Mountain view
  • 1151 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Three Bedroom Mountain View Villa | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Three Bedroom Mountain View Villa

  • Mountain view
  • 1679 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds OR 6 Twin Beds

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Two Bedroom Lake View Villa | View from room

Two Bedroom Lake View Villa

  • Lake view
  • 1151 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Living area | Flat-screen TV

Two Bedroom Mountain View Villa

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Living area | Flat-screen TV

Two Bedroom Lake View Villa

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV

One Bedroom Lake View Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Interior

Deluxe Lake View Hotel Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Hotel Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, freezer

Two Bedroom Lake View Suite

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Living area | Flat-screen TV

One Bedroom Mountain View Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Living area | Flat-screen TV

One Bedroom Mountain View Villa

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

One Bedroom Lake View Villa

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Living area | Flat-screen TV

Three Bedroom Lakeview Villa

  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Hotel Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Interior

Two Bedroom Mountain View Suite

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Three Bedroom Mountain View Villa

  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Peppers Bluewater Resort

4.5-star Lake Tekapo aparthotel close to Church of the Good Shepherd
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a business center are available at this smoke-free aparthotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Each apartment provides a refrigerator and a coffee/tea maker, plus free WiFi and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Additional amenities include room service, a hair dryer, and a shower.
Peppers Bluewater Resort offers 142 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Lake Tekapo aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The aparthotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Business-related amenities at this 4.5-star property consist of a business center and a meeting room.

Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Event facilities measuring 1356 square feet (126 square meters) include conference space. This luxury aparthotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and concierge services. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Peppers Bluewater Resort is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Rakinui Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English, Estonian, Hindi, Japanese

Property amenities

Ski

  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Restaurants on site

  • Rakinui Restaurant

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 41 for adults and NZD 20.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Room service (limited hours)

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: NZD 53 per night

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • 1,356 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Phone
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rafting nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 142 units
  • 3 floors
  • Connecting units available
  • Garden
  • Reception hall
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.1 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Please note king beds are provided unless separate twin beds are requested prior to check-in. Surcharge applies for requests after check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 53.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 200.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 41 for adults and NZD 20.5 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 53.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.1 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is professionally cleaned
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Peppers Bluewater
Peppers Bluewater Lake Tekapo
Peppers Bluewater Resort
Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo
Peppers Resort
Hotel Peppers Bluewater
Peppers Bluewater Hotel Lake Tekapo
Peppers Bluewater Lake Tekapo
Peppers Bluewater Resort Aparthotel
Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo
Peppers Bluewater Resort Aparthotel Lake Tekapo

Peppers Bluewater Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1326 out of 3146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1016 out of 3146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 447 out of 3146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 251 out of 3146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 106 out of 3146 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Charles

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice trip!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

TAE SIK

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Yashan Zarir

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at this hotel are really wonderful and they also have a wonderful restroom
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice two bedroom apartment with an upstairs lounge with good views of the lake. walking distance to restaurants and supermarket. Kitchen facilities could be useful for longer stays we chose to eat out. Parking directly outside the apartment. Recommended
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nicole

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This review is specifically about the room type "hotel king". Our room number ended in A. I've never been so glad to leave a place behind. The check in was pleasant, if brief. The reception area entrance was shabby with small signage. The key we received was an old school plastic keychain with a metal key, and the key and doorknob were difficult to use. There are stairs down to an unlit outdoor entry, a raised threshold into a tiny (lit) room between your and the neighbor's doorways. Many bugs were present here. The room itself barely fit the bed. There was not enough room to store two suitcases at the foot of the bed. The mattress was quite firm. The sheets were clean and the mattress and box spring or bed frame appeared new. The bathroom was tiny with barely any counter space. The room phone was dead. The lamps were not plugged in, the bedside outlets are hidden behind mattress. The aircon was on 18° C and it was FREEZING. It was hard to change the temperature with no instructions on the thermostat. There was a large, live fly in our room when we arrived, and a dead bug in the windowsill. We opened the window to let the fly out and maybe warm up the room again, and within two minutes, a bee flew into our room since there are no screens on the windows. The bathroom is updated but there is still chipping paint around the door. The bathroom door had water damage . Could hear neighbors easily and doors slamming in the shared entry . Just awful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Su

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in process is terrible. Rooms are unbelievably small, my husband and my carry on luggage has no extra space to lay and open. No desk or chair at all. Room is full with just a double bed, and cupboard
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Htay Htay

Disliked: Room comfort

Too small room

The room is terribly small, difficult for two persons to pass through, no enough space to open the luggage, noisy when people from upstairs walking, internet connection not working, TV connection not working. Location and amenities inside the room are good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kurt T

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Suite had no view, breakfast buffet was tired and picked over and the room layout was awkward.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald, Weston

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our check-in host, Marion, was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ruiping

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean right across the town center and the main attraction the Church of the Good Shepherd. Breakfast is very nice with good varieties. The room is a bit small and the price is on the high side.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredibly well-furnished two-storey villa, adjacent to the reception/restaurant & bar area. Very luxurious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay with comfortable bedding and amenities. The restaurant food was incredible! Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALVIN

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The villa was comfortable and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Extremely small room. AC worked great and bathroom was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Karunakar

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although this property is well maintained, The rooms are very small. If you have one big suitcase, you can't even walk around the bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

mary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
It was satusfactory, but overpriced. An issue with a stained carpet was not adequately dealt with. Basic, no special feel to it ascompared with other New Zealand hotels we stayed at. Expected more, especially at Christmas! Didnt feel luxurious. Adequate for an overnight. Lake view blocked with buildings with ads on then. Really just a peep view.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abhishek

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Central location. Small sized rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Julie, Sherwood Park

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff Room quite small Have to sit on bed Check in and check out quick
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

LISA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Comfortable stay, great view, convenient location.

Very spacious and nicely decorated and furnished apartment facing lake. Apart from a faulty aircond in the living area, everything was good. Friendly staff. Convenient location. Popular food stalls in mobile vans right across the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024